Hello Mr. Cob..you still in Merry Good England or still guffawing Biere de Belgiue? To let you know that I did indeed spend the $$$ in having my FD ratio reduced(3.0-1). Oh, Mensch, what a difference!
Cheers...

I'm in for sure. I'm the other guy (from NC) that was with the fellow that bought your old DRZ. We did most of the eastern portion last Sep and early Oct. I think you'll do fine since you're old enough to be wise. NW Arkansas will get interesting, but other than that the hack should be fine.

Looking forward to reading your RR. Good luck and enjoy!!

Tom
Oriental, NC

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Oh, HI TOM....so how did my old DRZ do on the eastern portion? I take the Ark warning under advisement.

Aben, congratulations on your TAT Adventure! I must say the TAT is a spectacular way to see our beautiful country! Your sidecar rig is an awesome machine, and I wish you the best of luck! I am sure you will meet some really great fellow riders too!
Cheers!

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Thanks for the wishes. Haven't seen a soul on the TAT except dog, cats, deer...and lotsa "big" bugs flyin' into my open faced helmet...eecchh! I guess most TAT'ers are shunning Tenn, Miss but doin' roostertails in Ark.

Hi Elmer, I'm glad you decided to strike out on the trail. I also see that you made the turn across the bridge! I'll be following along with you as you head west young man!!! Ride safe.

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Yep...did the correct thing this time. I actually wrongly copied the route on Mapsource by accident last year. Posted the picture to get your attention in case you oogled here......you got a keen eye for details. Good luck on your ride from the left off TAT. Ride safe...God bless.

Easily ride at 45+ mph on straight gravely roads. Most challenges have been the ascends which take a bit of body English in order for the one wheel drive to "bite". Shiftings are usually in the 2-3 gear and often times in 4th gear on straightways. I reduced my FD to 3.0-1 which makes a helluva difference. The bike chuggs like a tractor in either 1 or 2nd gear.

the photo shoot is fine
i'm sorry about your "FUNK"
it could have been predicted... riding without sharon
i know you will have a great time
i know you have ridden alone before
the start is great"wish i could have hacked the TAT with youif only...."

as for that ailment....
not sure
maybe something MUSCULOSKELETAL....
but, that will only be aggravated by BOUNCING AROUND on the HACK... on the TAT
be careful, my friend
thanks for taking us along on the journey